Welcome to The Way Back Recap! Join lifelong friends Brandon; a queer Hilary Banks and P'Tricia; a poorer Darlene Conner, for their weekly podcast. A nostalgic, cultural and often spooky deep-dive into the TV and Movies that molded two, thirty-something
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Hey Y'all This week Brandon and P'Tricia gush over Joan Cusack as Debbie Jelinsky in the best sequel of all time, Addams Family Values. Join us as we discuss our favorite spooky family, baby robots and car washes. All that and more, this week on The Way Back Recap. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! Today Brandon teaches a masterclass on the horror movie franchises Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join us as Brandon ranks his favorite Tommy Jarvis actors while P'Tricia can't stop giggling at Freddy Kruger. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Happy Spooky Season Y'all! Today we discuss 1991's The Addams Family starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd and Christina Ricci. Join us as we discuss P'Tricia's favorite family while Brandon becomes a giant fan of The Lady Colyton. All that and more on this episode of The Way Back Recap. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all! Welcome to Pyramid Corners, home to the Torkelsons. Join us as Brandon tells us all about one of his favorite shows while P'Tricia can't get over THIS DRESS! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! Welcome to Season 3 of The Way Back Recap! This episode we discuss Troop Beverly Hills starring Shelley Long, Betty Thomas and Jenny Lewis. Join us as P'Tricia explains why she got kicked out of the girl scouts while Brandon tells us exactly what he would do for a Klondike Bar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Welcome to our second season finale! In this episode, we discuss the late great Paul Reubens and his character, Pee-Wee Herman who took over the world! Join us as P'Tricia tells us about her current Youtube favorites while Brandon yells at us to shut up during his stories. All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode we discuss E! Entertainment Television's Mysteries & Scandals, hosted by AJ Benza. Join us as we fact check their episode on Judy Garland while P'Tricia tries her hardest to not rant about mental health and Brandon weighs in on whether he was a Wizard of Oz kid or a Sound of Music kid. You can watch the Mysteries & Scandals episode here And here is the link to the Be Kind Rewind Oscar video that P'Tricia referenced. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! Today we celebrate A Goofy Movie with our first ever special guest co-host, BUD! Our dear friend, Brittany, aka @her_mise_em_place is an epic food blogger and chef. While sharing some of our favorite memories together, Brittany also gives two recipes directly inspired by the Disney Classic. Join us as we discuss whether or not Raphael is the hottest Ninja Turtle while getting more hungry with each recipe Brittany tells us about. You can find Brittany on her website, Her Mise En Place You can also watch the making of special here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all! This episode we discuss 1989's The Little Mermaid. Join us as P'Tricia pitchers her ideas as to whether or not this film initiated the so-called "Disney Renaissance". Meanwhile, Brandon has pushed back the sofas and has a sleeping bag ready for anyone who wants to play mermaids. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
This episode we celebrate Mother's Day with the John Waters classic, Serial Mom, starring Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake and Matthew Lillard. Join us as we learn about P'Tricia's deep love and respect for Kathleen Turner while Brandon teaches all of us the proper way to prank call someone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all This episode we discuss the greatest love story ever told, 1992's The Bodyguard. Join us as we discuss the greatest singer ever, Whitney Houston and some white dude she made the movie with. We learn about P'Tricia's never ending love for Whitney while Brandon learns that Lip Smackers still exist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! We're living in a 90s kinda world this week and exploring the first season of the best sitcom EVER, Living Single. This episode, discover Brandon's biggest regret while living in Brooklyn. PLUS P'Tricia reveals what a man can do to really get her going. All this and much more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode we discuss supermodel Anna Nicole Smith and her groundbreaking reality show, The Anna Nicole Show. Join us as we both fall in love with Anna Nicole as we discuss the highs and lows of her all too short life. We reference a 20/20 special several times, the link is below. 20/20 special --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode we discuss 1996's Matilda. Join us as neither one of us can stop gushing over stars Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman. Stick around as we rank our favorite Zinnia looks all while being a bit cautious of Miss Honey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all This episode we finish our discussion on the legendary feud between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Join us as P'Tricia tries to solve the murder of Bette's second husband while Brandon relates to Joan Crawford more than he ever knew he could. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Happy New Year, Y'all! This week we discuss the millennial cult favorite, Strangers With Candy. Join us as we discuss our favorite New Years traditions before learning about how P'Tricia unintentionally dresses like Jerri Blank. VICE article about Alien Eggs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all We're back with a brand new episode and this week we decided to get creepy! We're discussing horror classic "Black Christmas" and boy do we have a lot to say. Join us this week and discover why Brandon has done a complete 180 on his anti Christmas stance; Plus if you stick around you'll find out which character P'tricia identifies with most and why. * HINT* She's constantly drunk... All this and more on this week's episode of, The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode The Way Back Recap gets festive while discussing the 1987 TV Special, The Muppet Family Christmas! Join us as P'Tricia surprises no one with how much she relates to Miss Piggy while Brandon stands up for Kermit's annoying nephew, Robin. All that and more on this episode of The Way Back Recap! You can watch the special here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey ya'll We're back with a brand new episode, and we are discussing Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie! Join us as we learn why Brandon is a slut for Dolph Lundgren or how P'tricia annoyed her little brother with Lord Zedd's Staff Plus we need y'all to weigh in; Do you think Fred's dad was hot or not? #teamDILF all this and more on this week's episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all. We needed a little time to recover from holiday traveling and so we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes, Tim Burton's 1989 smash hit, Batman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all It's Thanksgiving, so we thought we'd discuss the holiday favorite; Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring comedy legends Steve Martin and John Candy. Join us as we talk shit about Chevy Chase and discuss over designed board games. All that and more on this episode of The Way Back Recap. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all Today we hop in to the Way Back Machine to discuss the history behind the infamous feud between acting greats Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Join us as we discuss their shared histories while weighing in on whether or not we'd date their lovers. All this and more on the premiere of Dead Messy White People. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Happy Halloween everyone! That's right we're extending spooky season for this week's episode! It's going off the rails on this weeks episode so sit back and enjoy our slap happy asses as P'Tricia tells us her thoughts on Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Tune in to also hear how Brandon has trouble remembering the names of secondary characters. all this and more on this week's extended spooky season episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all Today we discuss BOO! The first Roseanne Halloween special and the first Halloween special on TV to do the holiday justice. Join us as discuss the varieties of MooseTracks Ice Cream along with discovering if Brandon can remember a single childhood Halloween memory. Let's get spooky! Roseanne article we quoted --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all! It's Week 3 of spooky season and we are tackling the premiere episodes of the millennial kid favorite, Goosebumps! Join us, to also learn about Brandon's love of Canadian TV and which books P'Tricia would read in her Goosebumps Book Club! All this and more this week on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Welcome back to Spooky Season! We are back in Haddonfield to finish our conversation on 1978's Halloween while also discussing the upcoming film, Halloween Ends. Join us as we explore Brandon's scariest memory along with a discussion about the value of wire hangers. Make sure you stick around to the end of the episode for our first ever HORRORscopes segment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Episode 50?!? And the beginning of Spooky Season??!?! This was meant to be! Welcome back, Y'all! This episode we discuss the night HE came home, 1978's Halloween. Join us as we discuss killer kids and explore P'Tricia's interest in the drugs of yesteryear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
This episode we're celebrating P'Tricia's birthday with a brand new recap of TV's mega hit, Dinosaurs. Join us as we learn why P'Tricia has lustful feelings towards an animatronic dinosaur or if Brandon has learned to count. All this and more on this week's episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode we dive deep into P'Tricia' s ultimate comfort show, The Simpsons. Join us as we discuss how this show came to be while discussing some of our favorite characters and episodes. Source Materials The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History by John Ortved Simpsons Live Amazing fan art featured in the show post --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Welcome back, Y'all! Today we discuss 1995's buddy comedy Houseguest. Join us as we discuss America's sweetheart, Sinbad, while also learning about Brandon's virtual pet collection and P'Tricia's villain origin story. All this and more this week on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Welcome to Season 2, Y'all! We open our new season with another tale of Summer Camps. This episode we discuss The Disney Channel's Bug Juice. What was your favorite evening snack? Did Eve deserve to be sent home early? All that and more on this episode of The Way Back Recap. Eve's side of the story Where are they now video --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey There Sports Fans, Welcome to our Season 1 Finale for The Way Back Recap! This episode we are exploring the 1987 animated series, My Pet Monster which is a spinoff of an direct to video movie, inspired by a toy line that was created by a greeting card company...sheesh. Join us to find out just how much useless information Brandon has stored in his brain and why P'tricia is a Care Bear hater all this and more on our season finale... don't forget to stick around until the end for some special announcements --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! We have a big recap this episode as we discuss 1985's Clue. Join us as P'Tricia can't stop loving on her favorite movie while we learn that Brandon is a Pepsi guy. Episode Notes: Article quoted in the episode was called "The Crazy Story Of How "Clue" Went From Forgotten Flop To Cult Triumph" by Adam B. Vary and is linked below. https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-how --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Friends, Today's episode has been a long one coming, we discuss Brandon's favorite cartoon character of all time, Scooby-Doo! We'll talk a briefly on how Scooby became the icon, the legend but go much DEEPER into the controversial "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo" Join us as P'tricia recalls her battle scars from her skip-it and Brandon has a shockingly difficult time pronouncing "Anthropomorphic." All this and more, on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all! Today we discuss the two dumbest teenagers ever featured on television, MTv's Beavis and Butt-head. Join us as P'Tricia discusses her childhood censorship rules while Brandon reflects on being a 9 year old watching Beavis and Butt-head do America. All this and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! Today we discuss TGIF mega hit, Family Matters! Join us as we gush over our shared love of the Winslow Family and total respect for Jaleel White. All that and more on this episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This week we discuss the absolute travesty that is 1993's Mr. Nanny starring Hulk Hogan, Sherman Hemsley, Madeline Zima and Robert Gorman. Join us as we discuss topics that we know literally nothing about like Professional Wrestling and Global Espionage. All that and more on this week's episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Are y'all as confused as we are about this week's title? Good! Here's a special Sneak Peek into our minisode series only heard on patreon...until NOW!!!! In this minisode, it's a continuation of our conversation on The Shining and we dive deep into the conspiracy pool! All this and more on this SPECIAL episode of the Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! This episode we continue our Halfway to Halloween celebration with our second Buffy Episode as we discuss Season2, episode 7, "Halloween". Join us as we learn about Brandon's long term memory loss and P'Tricia's obsession with Seth Green. All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
WOW! This episode is a doozy...We discuss the history of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA as well as the subsequent episode of the MTV classic, FEAR. We also learn why P'tricia enjoys being a lonely spinster and Brandon's rules on giggling. Oh, and some spooky technical shit happened with our recording AFTER we mentioned something similar happening to the contestants. Weird. All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
In our conclusion of our discussion of, "The Exorcist" shit gets REAL! P'Tricia admits her sexual feelings for Father Karras in his gray sweatpants and Brandon tells us why he's been waking up screaming in the middle of the night. Stay tuned for the end as we talk about real life exorcisms and get insight from a real life priest. All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey ya'll, We're kicking off halfway to Halloween with a multipart special of The Exorcist! Join us as we dive deep into the making of the acclaimed film and the behind the scenes drama surrounding it. We even have some spooky S*** happen to us while researching, recording and editing the episode! All this and more on this week's episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey y'all, This week we're diving into our inbox and answering questions from you, our beloved listeners. Tune in to hear a disgruntled former camper gripe about P'Tricia or maybe you want to hear all about Brandon's love for The Box Plus, don't forget to stick around for the end to get the exclusive scoop into next month's special theme! All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
This week on your favorite podcast, we explore a season 3 episode of Tiny Toons, "The Horror of Slumber Party Mountain." We also find out about the secret snack pantry at Brandon's mom's house and why P'tricia is the ultimate Mrs. Steve Guttenberg. Join us for all this and more, on The Way Back Recap!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! If you don't have anything nice to day, come sit by us as we discuss 1989's Steel Magnolias. This week we learn that Brandon has also been in a very bad mood for 40 years while P'Tricia has awfully strong opinions on southern accents for a lady who couldn't keep hers going through the episode. All this and more this episode of The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
We're Re Releasing one of our all time favorite episodes as Brandon takes paternity leave for his new puppy, Rallo! We will be back next week with an all new episode for that ass and more surprises to come your way. ********* As Spooky Season continues, Brandon and P'Tricia head back to the year 2000 to explore MTV's scariest show, FEAR. P'Tricia is terrified of possession, while Brandon reveals the scariest thing that ever happened to him All this and more on Today's episode! Alone in the Dark --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
On this episode of The Way Back Recap, we have a round robin discussion of The Jenny Jones Show and the scandalous murder surrounding it. Join us this week to find out about Brandon's middle school bully, Big Angie and P'tricia's history as an out of control teen. All this and more on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
This week on WBRP we explore the origin story of the mega popular 80s Icon, Rainbow Brite which also happens to be the origin story of Brandon's gayness. Join us and find out why P'tricia believes Rainbow Brite is the ultimate Bad Bitch. All this and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
We're honoring St. Patrick's Day a wee bit late here at WBRP Studios but it doesn't mean you aren't able to celebrate, as Brandon reveals his adult fear of Leprechauns under his bed and P'tricia plans to leave all her friends behind in ANY emergency. All this and more, this week on The Way Back Recap! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support
Hey Y'all! Today we talk about Batman: The Animated Series. Join us as Brandon sits bewildered at Batman saving the Joker while P'Tricia is totally distracted thinking about Boys II Men. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewaybackrecap/support